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Yerigan Family History

Yerigan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yerian, Berrigan, Jernigan, Merrigan, Bergan, Kerrigan, Yerman

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Where is the Yerigan family from?

You can see how Yerigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerigan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yerigan family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerigan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Yerigan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yerigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yerigan. 100% of Yerigan men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Yerigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerigan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Yerigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Yerigan. For the veterans among your Yerigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yerigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yerigan in 1962 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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